About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (800)
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts who prioritize camper safety. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained campsites, scenic views, and access to water activities like paddleboarding. While some guests noted issues with campsite proximity to the lake and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts who prioritize camper safety. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained campsites, scenic views, and access to water activities like paddleboarding. While some guests noted issues with campsite proximity to the lake and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Julie R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: BIG ROCK
Campgrounds were in great shape. Well maintained and clean. It is a quieter campground than Stillwater. Well situated for hiking.
Helen G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG ROCK
This is the second time I've been to Arapaho Bay at site #7. We love this site because it backs up to a beautiful meadow with mountain views. On this trip, we saw several moose in the meadow. The camp hosts have always been really friendly and available when needed, but not bothersome. I do recommend citronella candles or bug spray in the summer.
I highly recommend going up to Monarch Lake for a hike. There are miles and miles of trails that are stunning!
Julie R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: BIG ROCK
Campgrounds were in great shape. Well maintained and clean. It is a quieter campground than Stillwater. Well situated for hiking.
Helen G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG ROCK
This is the second time I've been to Arapaho Bay at site #7. We love this site because it backs up to a beautiful meadow with mountain views. On this trip, we saw several moose in the meadow. The camp hosts have always been really friendly and available when needed, but not bothersome. I do recommend citronella candles or bug spray in the summer.
I highly recommend going up to Monarch Lake for a hike. There are miles and miles of trails that are stunning!
Jeff C
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: MORA
Great area, perfect campsite for us. Flat ground for the tent and some trees to hang a hammock.
Jeff C
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: MORA
Great area, perfect campsite for us. Flat ground for the tent and some trees to hang a hammock.
Lynn F
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
The campground area was clean, spacious and quiet. We stayed at the Big Rock area, closest to Monarch Lake. Other campgrounds are located around the Arapahoe Bay area and some sites are right near the water. We will definitely return and try some different areas to camp. The area is very scenic and surrounded by mountains and is a 25 minute drive to Granby which has restaurants and groceries.
Scott H
August 25, 2021
The campground host at Big Rock Campground provide a less than desirable experience and soured our taste for the area. The natural beauty and great views of the lake were tainted with her constant generator use and her poor attitude when we asked to change our campsite. Campground was good, host was terrible.
Lynn F
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
The campground area was clean, spacious and quiet. We stayed at the Big Rock area, closest to Monarch Lake. Other campgrounds are located around the Arapahoe Bay area and some sites are right near the water. We will definitely return and try some different areas to camp. The area is very scenic and surrounded by mountains and is a 25 minute drive to Granby which has restaurants and groceries.
Scott H
August 25, 2021
The campground host at Big Rock Campground provide a less than desirable experience and soured our taste for the area. The natural beauty and great views of the lake were tainted with her constant generator use and her poor attitude when we asked to change our campsite. Campground was good, host was terrible.
Location Arapaho Bay
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for about 5 miles to County Road 6. Go east for 9 miles to the campground.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 34, which is approximately 5 miles south from the intersection with U.S. Highway 40 in Granby.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1194 / -105.756
Elevation: 2536 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Stay at the campsite you reserved; swapping is not permitted.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- No water connections or utility hookups for RVs.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep your campsite clean and avoid food attractants to ensure safety from bears.
Safety & rules
- All boats must be inspected to prevent invasive species.
Fees & deposits
- Admission fees apply for the Arapaho National Recreation Area: $5 for one day, $10 for three days, $15 for a week, $30 for a year.
Site capacity
- Some sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of reservation start or will be re-rented.
- Tents must be set up on the designated pads.
General
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent harmful organisms.
- Fire restrictions may apply during hot, dry weather; campfires might be prohibited.
Vehicles & parking
- Extra vehicles incur a fee of $8 per vehicle per night, payable to the camphost.
- Vehicles must fit on the designated parking spur; off-road parking is not allowed.
Pets
- All pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation modifications must be made before the start date through Recreation.gov.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
